The Global CIO Forum is proud to announce its expansion into the United States, marking a significant milestone in its mission to empower IT leaders worldwide.
In conjunction with this expansion, we are thrilled to announce the appointment of Mr. Henry Santos as the Country Ambassador for the USA. Mr. Santos brings a wealth of experience and a distinguished background in technology leadership, making him the ideal candidate to spearhead this initiative.
About Henry Santos
Henry Santos is a Harvard and Columbia alumnus with extensive research and expertise in human performance technology, behavioral heuristics, robotic process automation, natural language programming, and cognitive business process automation. As a collegiate athlete, Henry excelled in both varsity football and baseball at Columbia University and went on to sign a professional contract with the New York Giants. He has held prestigious positions including:
- Board Member of multiple US organizations in the Lending & Technology Industry
- Chief Information Officer for top Retail Lenders in the USA (2017-2022)
- Global Director for Technology and Consulting for IBM, Accenture, FIS, and Infosys (2006-2017)
- Chief Executive Officer of Performance Physics, LLC, executing greenfield projects in APAC, LATAM, USA, and Europe (1997-2006)
Henry holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Columbia University and a Master of Education in Human Development, Social Policy, and Applied Cognitive Psychology from Harvard University.
The World CIO 200 Summit: US Edition
As part of our expansion, we are excited to announce the execution of the CIO 200 US Edition. This event will bring together the nation’s top CIOs to explore the latest trends and innovations in IT leadership. The summit will feature a series of workshops, knowledge-sharing sessions, transformative experiences, keynote speeches, panel discussions, and networking events tailored specifically to the dynamic US market.
The US edition will be held in the last week of August.
Road to the Grand Finale in South Africa
Selected CIOs from the US Edition will have the opportunity to participate in the Grand Finale of The World CIO 200 Summit in South Africa this September. This prestigious event will bring together global IT leaders to celebrate and share insights on the forefront of technological progress.
About the Global CIO Forum
The Global CIO Forum is committed to fostering a community of IT leaders who drive innovation and transformation within their organizations. With a presence in over 50 countries, the Forum provides a platform for CIOs to connect, collaborate, and share best practices.
